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Dr. Albert Smith

Dr. Albert Smith

LMFT

Texas

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In their wordsExperienced therapist guiding practical change

Key details

Credentials
LMFT
License
LMFT, Texas / 2256
NPI
1861632275
Experience
25 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • 25 years experience
  • Focus on relationships
  • Coping with disasters

About Albert

Dr. Albert Smith is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Texas. He brings 25 years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on helping people regain balance when life feels overwhelming. He emphasizes hope and practical ways to move forward when stress, loss, or relationship struggles make everyday life hard.

Dr. Smith uses several therapy styles and chooses the one that fits each person’s needs. He draws on client-centered methods to keep the conversation focused on the person's priorities. He also uses cognitive behavioral tools when patterns of thinking and behavior make problems worse.

His practice covers common concerns like anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, and coping with life changes. Dr. Smith also supports work around attachment and abandonment, blended family issues, caregiver stress, and coping after natural or human-caused disasters.

People who come to him can expect a collaborative process. Sessions focus on clear goals, workable strategies, and building everyday skills. He also uses narrative and solution-focused approaches to help people reframe their stories and find practical steps forward.

Dr. Smith completed a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and holds a doctorate in psychology. He is licensed in Texas as an LMFT. If someone wants to begin, the first step is to complete the site’s matching questionnaire and schedule a session.

He conducts sessions in English and does not take international clients at this time.

How his approaches shape online therapy

Dr. Smith commonly uses client-centered therapy to keep sessions focused on what matters most to the person. That approach centers the client's own goals and encourages open, respectful conversation about problems and priorities. He also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about their goals and try different methods until a good fit emerges. This collaborative process helps shape session content and homework between meetings.

Session formats are not listed here, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a quicker check-in when issues arise. It can also make shorter or more focused appointments possible when a full-length session is hard to schedule. Licensed professionals can adapt client-centered and cognitive behavioral tools for remote work, using conversation, worksheets, and practical exercises to help people cope and build skills over time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesParenting issuesSelf esteem

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-loveSex addictionSexualityWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

The practice addresses stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, blended family concerns, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

What is his general therapy style?

He blends client-centered care with cognitive behavioral techniques and other approaches. Sessions aim to be collaborative and goal-focused, with practical strategies for day-to-day life.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 25 years of experience working as a therapist. That experience includes work with individuals and issues across relationships, mood, addiction, and trauma-related concerns.

What are his credentials and location?

He holds a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy, a doctorate in psychology, and is a Texas LMFT. The practice is based in Texas.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Can people outside the United States work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time.

How are session formats handled?

Please confirm current session options before booking since formats are not specified here. The therapist and the service will provide details about how sessions can be scheduled.

How are fees and scheduling managed?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

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